Q566
Following is/are the character(s) of Streptococcus
A.
Gram positive cocci
B.
Catalase - Ve
C.
Arranged in chain
D.
All of these
AnswerAnswer: Option D
Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The characteristics of Streptococcus are it is Gram-positive cocci and is arranged in chains. It is Catalase - Ve.Streptococci are nonmotile, non-spore forming, catalase-negative cocci that occur in pairs or chains. Older cultures may lose their Gram-positive character. Most streptococci are facultative anaerobes, and some are obligate (strict) anaerobes.